US EditionFlorida House advances tax cut proposal that seeks to phase out non-school homestead property tax
The amendment would gradually increase homestead exemptions by $100,000 yearly, aiming to phase out non-school property taxes over a decade with voter approval required.
- On Thursday, the Republican-dominated Florida House Ways & Means Committee approved HJR 203 to phase out non-school homestead property taxes over 10 years, requiring approval by 60 percent of voters.
- Supporters argue the change is needed to ease affordability pressures, saying the amendment gives homeowners relief and local governments time to adapt, Rep. Monique Miller, sponsor, said.
- Under the proposal, the homestead exemption would grow by 10,000 annually and cap non-homesteaded property taxable-value increases at 15 percent over three years, while HJR 213 limits the Save Our Homes cap to 3 percent.
- Opponents say the amendment risks billions in local revenue losses and shrinking essential services, with rural counties lacking alternatives and local fees possibly rising for renters and businesses.
- For now, the fate of the proposals is uncertain as the Florida Senate weighs its options; House Speaker Daniel Perez recently said the Legislature's decision process will advance only one amendment.
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FLORIDA HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Florida House members advanced a proposed amendment to the state constitution to phase out some property taxes on homesteaded property. A joint resolution by Republican state Rep. Monique Miller would safeguard property tax dollars for school districts and law enforcement. During a Jan. 15 meeting of the House State Affairs Committee, the resolution was approved […]
Florida House Advances Plan to Phase Out Non-School Property Taxes Despite Anguish Over Local Services
Florida House committees advanced two major property-tax proposals on Thursday, including a constitutional amendment to phase out non-school homestead taxes over ten years. While Republicans argue the move prevents local governments from treating residents like an "ATM," Democrats and local officials warn of decimated public services. Meanwhile, the Senate has yet to release a companion plan, leaving the final form of a potential November ballot…
Florida House advances major property tax cuts, including plan to phase out homestead taxes
Florida House committees approved proposals to gradually eliminate non-school homestead property taxes over a decade and tighten assessment caps. Democrats and local officials raise concerns about lost revenue and service impacts as Gov. DeSantis prioritizes tax relief on the November ballot.
Florida House advances tax cut proposal that seeks to phase out non-school homestead property tax
As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees on Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters.
A second proposal to eliminate property taxes in Florida is now ready for a vote by the full House
Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano in Tallahassee on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix)While Florida’s top GOP leaders now all say they expect to put just one constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall on cutting property taxes, a joint resolution approved by a House committee Thursday is now set to go to the full House — the second such joint resolution to pass all of its assigned committees in the chamber this sess…
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